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fatoohone. local and lonadlstanco. No. lit.
atarod at tho postoffice at Fort Mill. S. C.. aa
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THURSDAY. AUG. 1. 1918.
A? a Man Tkinketfa in His Heart
So is He.
Germany for years thought
lust of world power, lust of
wealth to be looted from others,
and lust of its bestial nature,
and so Germany has become
what it thought in its heart, a
land of looters, of robbers, of
outragers.
Germany is realizing in its own
life the fearful fruit of its
crimes, and now it is encouraging
immorality in o**der to
make its private life a breeding
farm to produce livestock to be
classed as human beings, but
human beings brought into existence
through lust merely to
increase the number of its
people.
The records of human history
show nothing so degenerate.
nothing to match the crime of
Germany'8 thinking and nothing
to equal the fearful degredation
of immorality which has come as
the inevitable fruit of Germany's
life.
It is not the kaiser and his
clique alone which have thus
thought themselves into this hell
of moral rottenness; they were
not the only would-be looters;
they were not the individual
rapists; they merely encouraged
their people to give free rein to
their passion for wrecking
womanhood as ruthlessly as they
wrecked cathedrals and churches.
The sacredness of womanhood
and childhood was no more to
these Gei mans?these fiends of
Hell?than the sacredness of
cathedrals, which they delighted
to'destroy that they might gloat
over the accomplishment of their
Hell-bom deeds. As they
thought in their heart so they
became, so thev are. and so thev
promise to remain.
These are the people we are
fighting. Our war is not with
itaiserism and Prussian ism
glone.
Let us not deceive ourselves.
Our war is unto death with a
nation trained for years to make
war its business in order to loot
Other nations.
Our war is with a people which
seeks enrichment by destroying
others, a people which is ready
to unurder in order to rob, a
people which encourages the
rapist in order to frighten others
into abject terror and subjection.
Our war is .with a people who
for years gladly upheld these
doctrines, looking forward eagerly
to the day when through murder
and outraging and pillaging
Without end the wealth of the
vtorlti would be poured into their
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i(u.Ti jo uic ucvu-coniroiiea,
rotten-sou led nation which
Clutches- at our throat as for
four years it has clutched with
its blood-dripping hands at (he
throet of all civilization.
Make no mistake, the honor
of;?very woman in America?
^our wife, your mother, your
daughter?human liberty, and
* ; Christianity itself will depend
tipon our breaking the clutch of
the* beast and strangling him to
tfeath in Europe.
Un to Berlin, for German}
foust be destroyed!-Manufacturers
Record.
I Just who the author was of
\fce iAw requiring each business
pay to the county treasSgtr
the sum of $1 for registering
jits business we do not know, but
'ftd like suggesting that he
' should be buried in a swampy \
' place and allowed to petrify.
j^This apparently is one of the
biggest fool laws passed in reittut
years by our Legislature.
The local board of health (if
the town has; such) should get
busy. There are a number of
places in town which should be
cleaned up and as the season for
mosquitos and malaria is upon
us, no time should be lost in
having the work done.
It is related in The State that
a young South Carolinian shot
the fingers from one of his hands
rather than enter the draft army.
This young fellow exercised very j
poor judgment. He should have
pointed the gun toward his head_?
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piece.
The Times this week carries
the cards of Auditor Love and
Treasurer Neil who seek re-appointment
to their respective
places. Both of these gentlemen
are courtesus and obliging
and have filled their offices with
entire satisfaction. They should
receive the unanimous approval
of the voters in the primary.
The local telephone exchange
is distributing to its subscribers
the 1918 directory. In the directory
we notice the advertising
of several local concerns who do
not carry advertising in this
newspaper. Of course it is very
natural tnat telephone subscribers
before calling central will
each time consult the directory
advertisements and in this manner
the directary advertising
will pay the merchants?we
don't think.
The Australian Ballot.
The Australian ballot system
will be inaugurated in South Carolina
beg nning with the Democratic
white primary to be held
the last Tuesday in August. The
law providing for the Australian
ballot, woich is claimed to be the
one system that has been found
to guard against fraud in elections,
was adopted at the last
session of the General Assembly
and applies to all incorporated
towns and cities. Booths will
necessarily have to be erected in
all incorporated towns in the
State.
The Australian ballot system
provides that the managers of
election shall be responsible for
all hall t\t c f nvni'o tv-. i
Ull MUllV/tP I U1 UlOllV/Ut JL lit 111(411'
ager in charge of the poll list
shall enter the number of the
ballot next the name of the
! voter. The voter shall forthwith
retire alone to one of the booths
and without undue delay prepare
his ballot by scratching out the
names of the candidates for
whom he does not care to vote.
No voter shall remain in the booth
longer than five minutes. After
I preparing his ballot, the voter
! shall present himself to the manager.
His ballot must be folded
in such a way that the number
can be seen and the coupon can
be readily detached by the manager
without any way revealing
the printed portion of the ballot.
If the voter is not challenged,
and takes the prescribed oath,
the manager shall tear off the
! coupon, file it, stamp the ballot.
and the voter shall depcsit
his ticket in the box and shall
immediately leave the polling
place. If a voter mar or deface
his ballot, he may obtain one additional
ballot upon returning to
the manager in charge of the
ballots the ballot so marred or
defaced, with the coupon attached.
The manager in charge
of the poll list shall change the
number ot the ballot on his poll
list, and place the defaced ballot
on file. No voter shall be given
a second ballot until he has re
I turned the first one with coupon
: attached.
False Battlefield Reports.
I Editor The* Times.
It is a hard matter to find
words fit to describe the
maliciousness of the person who
Mill I.- : 1? -a
wiii iMiuwniKiy siari a iaise report
that this or that soldier
' from the community in which
the liar lives has been shot down
on the battlefields of France.
i Such a report was current on
the streets of Fort Mill a few
days ago and carried the names
of Fort Mill officers and a sergeant
who went over with the
Thirtieth division not lopg ago.
Of course there was no truth in
the report. Up to the present
time the Thirtieth division has
j not been in action, so far as the
Washington reports indicate.
Such reports are not only
pusillanimous German propaganda.
seeking to terrify the
relatives and friends of the
soldier named, but are barbarous
and unworthy any one fit to be
an American citizen. When ^n
American soldier is killed, seriously
wounded or missing in
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action the next of kin of that
soldier is the first notified by
the government. It is hard
enough, especially for* the
families of soldiers who have
gone overseas, to have the ever
present thought of the dangers
to which their loved ones are
constantly subjected, without
the added pain produced by the
lies of some cowardly, skulking
human vulture. There are some
disloyalists in Fort Mill who
ought to be in a federal peni-'
tentiary. W.
Keep Out the Flies.
Any odor pleasing to man is
offensive to the fly and vice
versa, and will drive them away.
Take five cents worth of oil of
lavender, mix it with the same
quantity of water, put it in a
common glass atomizer and spray
it around the rooms where the
flies are. In the dining room
spray it lavishly even on the
table linen. The odor is very
disagreeable to flies but refreshing
to most people.
Geranium, mignonette, heliotrope
and white clover are
offensive to flies. * They especially
dislike the odor of honeysuckle
and hop blossoms.
According to a French scientist
flies have an intense hatred for
the color blue. Rooms docorated
in blue will help to keep out the
flies.
To clear the house of flies,
burn pyrethrum powder. This
stupefies the flies, but they
must be swept up and burned.
The school house at Bowling
Green was damaged by lightning
Wednesday afternoon. Nobody
was hurt.
Pa rons of the local postoffice
will take notice that on and
after today the northbound
evening mail will be taken up
and delivered by trrin No. 28,
instead ofjtrain No. 32, as heretofore.
CONSERVE 8UQAR j
EVEN IN PRESERVING
Rich Preserves and Jellies Should Not
Be Attempted?Sugar for Canning
and Preserving is Limited.
Columbia.?Because of the acutaness
of the shortage in sugar, housekeepers
are urged by the Food Admin- i
latratlon. as far as it is practical, to
preserve fruits this summer in other
ways than preserves aud jelliee.
which require a great deal of sugar.
A light syrup allows the flavor of the
fruit to predominate and gives a sauce
that Is both wholesome and palatable.
Honey is an excellent sweetening for
certain fruits. Housekeepers should
not at this time attempt to furnish
canned goods for the government, but
they can take care of the local supply
of fruits and vegetablee, thus relieving
the demand upon the commercial
stock which may b< used by the government
next winter. Although the
sltuat on as regards the supply of
sugar is serious, provision has beea
made by the Food Administration to
supply ample sugar for canning and
preserving, provided, of course, that it
is used in reason, for it is regarded
as important that, as much as possible
of the perishable produces be conserved.
Sugar for canning and preserving
can be obtained in quantities of 25
pounds per month per person upon
the signing of a pledge that the sugar
so obtained will be used for that purpose
only. Dealers throughout the
state have been furnished with certificates.
PATRIOTIC PEOPLE
CATIMft I ?r fivvv
a_ r* ? siwva UI | | U EL DCUr
Public Eating Places Restricted and
Householders are Expected to
Restrict Themselves.
Columbia.?Beefsteak has disappeared
from the menus and bills of
fare of hotels, restaurants and public
eating places throughout South Carolina.
Roast beef has likewise been
eliminated. These meats are served
only day a week, under order of the
Food Administration, and in man'
public eating places beef is not served
st all Patriotic people throughout
the sta e are expected by the
Food Administration to voluntarily
restrict themselves In the consumption
of beef and 'o observe the re
st rict Song in* rigidh on their hymn tables
as the rule is being enforced in
public eating places. The demand for 1
beef for the army and the allied armies
and their civil population for this
summer makes It necessary that the
people who stay at home practically
give up beef By-products of beef, sue)
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breads, hearts, kidneys, brains and
tripe may he sen ed at any time, as
ths regulations do not apply to these.
V*>od wasted Is food lost, and no
money can replace It.
"Extravagance costs blood, tfei
bfc>od of heroes."?Lloyd George.
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LOST?Sunday on road between Ft.
Mill and W. H. Windle'a place, bunch
of keys on ring with marker bearing
owner's name. Reward ror return to
A. R. Starnes.
FOR SALE?Mice, fresh Jersey MUch
Cow; first calf. B. F. Massey.
mi? .. J. ?- m, '? m-IFOR
SALE?One fine Jersey Milch
Cow with young calf. Will sell or
trade for dry cattle. Elmwood Farm,
S. E. Bailes, Proprietor.
ANNOUNCEMENTSFor
House of Representatives.
1 ask the Democrats of York county
to re-elect me to the House of Repre!
aotifnfu no Uf d dd a nnnn/v
Mvxvwvt * CO. ?V IV. UI\ALT UIVU.
Wo are authorized to announce Mr.
W. J. CHERRY, of Rock Hill, as a
candidate for the House of Representativ?s
from York county, subject to
the action of the voters in the Democratic
primary election.
For County Treasurer.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for re-appointment to the office
of Treasurer of York County, subject
to the recommendation of tfie Democratic
voters in the Primary Election.
H. E. NEIL.
For County Auditor.
I hereby announce myself as u can-'
didate for re-appointment to the office
of Auditor of York County, subject to
the recommendation of the Democratic ,
voters in the Primary election.
B. M. LOVE.
For Countv Supervisor.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Supervisor of
York county, subject to the choice of
the Democratic voters in the coming
primary election. I will appreciate,
your vote, and if elected, I whl be on j
the job at all times and will conduct
the affairs of the office in a businesslike
manner. R. F. LEE,
McConnellsville, S. C.
For Probate Judge.
Friends of J- R- HAILE, recognizing
his fitness for the position, respectfully
anm-unce him as a candidate for the '
impoitant office of Probate Judge of
York County, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic Primary Election.
Mr. Haile is a practical business
man with years of experience as bookkeeper
and office man and, if elected,
he Will make good.
I
1 hereby announce myself as a Candida.?
for the office of Judjje of Pro- I
bate 'or York county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Democratic
primary. J. L. HOUSTON.
For County Commiuioner.
1 wish to thank my friends for the
j support given me in my campaign two
| years ago and to again announce rny
candidacy for the office of County
Commissioner. On account of scarcity
of lubor. etc.. 1 mav not ol.m
make a canvass of the entire county,
hut, if elected, promise to give the duties
of the office my best efforts and
attention. HENRY K. MERRITT.
For Township Supervisor.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the position of Supervisor of
Fort Mill Township, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic Primary
Election.
J. L. KIMBRELL.
1 hereby announce myself as u candidate
for re-election as Supervisor of
Fort Mill township, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic Primary
election. F. H. WILSON, j
For Magistrate.
The Times is authorized to announce]
Mr. E. S. Parks as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Magistrate of
Fort Mill township, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic primary
election.
For Magistrate.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Magistrate of
Indian Land township (Lancaster county),
subject to the rules of the Democratic
party.
C. COOK.
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Just received this week 1
Fresh F.ggs and Butter, Ve
selling in a hurry at lowest
It is our intention to carr
as well as the best of Fresl
times. Get a Dressed C
breakfast Sunday.
Market Phone 1 46
The Cash M;
We Cure
We take that broken-do
it to health and strength and
These days you just can
service that your car should
keep it in health.
If your Car lacks officien
action, bring it in and let us
We never fail to correct^
then we apply the proper rer
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6-pound pair pillows free. Kreieht |)rr|>.ii(l. N -w ,
feathers, best ticking. satisfaction guaranteed.
.AGENTS WANTED
TURNER & CORNWELL
Feather Dealers. Dept. A. Charlotte, N. C.
Reference: Commercial National Bank.
Electric tb?,,<,8t tonicbitterS
Family Medicir'*6' |
i Market.
our first lot of Chickens,
getables, Etc., that we are
prices for CASH.
y a supply ot these things,
ti Meats, Fish, Etc. at all
hicken Saturday for your
Residence Phone 64.
arlrpf Fred E. Taylor,
O.I IVClj Proprietor.
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Cripples
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wn, crippied Car and restore
[ usefulness. j
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give, and WILL give, if you x
cy, is weak or faulty in any ^
give it the "once over."
/ diagnose the ailment, and a
nedy to the seat of trouble. 1
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Admission 10c and 20c.
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For a general st
of tested merit
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Our prices are alv
and we are prep;
public with the be
our line.
" Phone us your vvj
^ ways "on the job."
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Best Drinks,
and ''coolest p
HUTCHINSON'
Agents for N<
FOR SAI F
Corn, Peas, Baled Hay, also
lay in stacks.
One large fresh Cow, or I will
rade corn and peas and hay for
darlings or dry cattle.
C. B. KIMBRELL.
ioute 15, Kendricks X Roads,
Pineville. C.
Registered Hereford bull serice.
Political Announcement.
"o the Democratic Voters of the Fifth
District.
I respectfully ask to be renominated
nd reelected to Congress from this
)istrict, and agree to abide the result
f the Democratic primary election.
I will not be aide to spend much
ime in the District this summer, beause
of the great amount of imporanl
legislation growing out of the war,
ut will attend meetings in my district
'henever possible. It is absolutely es[ ntial
for congressmen to be at their
oats at this time.
W. F. STEVENSON.
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S PHARMACY
orris' Candy.
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Wheat
Our Flour Mill in Rock Hill is
in operation six days in a week
and we will be glad to do grinding:
for the farmers and others
of Fort Mill township. Firstclass
equipment and experienced
millers guarantees you satisfactory
results.
Highest cash prices for Corn,
shelled or on cob.
Catawba Milling Company,
Rock Hill. S. C.
DR. A. I?. OTT,
DENTIST
Office hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
(Dr. Spratt's office)
Be Ik Building, Fort Mill, S. C.